New York Leaders Receive Gracie Awards

This year, New York Local Board member Cheri Preston, and former New York Local Board member Christine Nagy received Gracie awards for their union-covered work. Preston, who works at ABC News Radio, was named Outstanding News Anchor in the Radio - Nationally Syndicated Commercial category. Nagy received her honor in the Co-host (Music/DJ/Personality) Large/Major Radio - Local category for her work as co-host of Cubby and Christine in the Morning on iHeart Media’s WLTW.

Bestowed by the Alliance for Women in Media, the Gracie Awards recognize exemplary programming created by women, for women and about women in all facets of media and entertainment. They also acknowledge the individuals who have made inspirational contributions to the industry. Named after the late Gracie Allen, the Gracie Awards acknowledge outstanding team leadership and individual achievement and focus on women who are making positive change and further the discussion of what a fulfilling career in media looks like.

"Congratulations to Cheri and Christine for their powerful and inspiring contributions," said New York Local President Ezra Knight. "Their leadership in the newsroom, the studio, and our very own SAG-AFTRA New York Local Boardroom has helped better the lives and careers of broadcasters across all media."

Honorees were recognized at the Gracies Gala held on May 24 at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles and at the Gracies Luncheon on June 22 at Cipriani in New York City.

Photo: Cheri Preston, left, and Christine Nagy